Mouse with data-transmission function

Abstract

A mouse is internally provided with a data processor for the mouse to read data stored in a memory card, and an I/O interface for connecting the data processor to a microcontroller in the mouse. The microcontroller is connected to a coordinate output circuit normally provided in a mouse, and to a computer via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. Whereby, the mouse not only functions like a normal mouse, but also enables direct data transmission between a memory card and a computer via the mouse without the need of an external data processor. The mouse also facilitates access of data having middle to small volume from a computer and storage of the accessed data into a memory card that is portable to any place for use. High-volume compact discs and expensive apparatus for such purpose, such as recording machine, CD-ROM, MO, etc., could be saved.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A mouse with data-transmission function, comprising: 
 a microcontroller for controlling an internal circuitry of said mouse;    an I/O interface connected to said microcontroller for transmitting data to and from said microcontroller;    a data processor being mounted inside said mouse at an upper part thereof and connected to said I/O interface, said data processor including a card slot having a straight opening, said card slot being provided therein with attachment means corresponding to a memory card, so that said memory card could be inserted into said card slot via said straight opening to electrically connect to said data processor, allowing said data processor to read data stored in said memory card;    a coordinate output circuit being connected to said microcontroller for outputting a moving coordinate or a selection signal of said mouse; and    a Universal Serial Bus (USB) I/O interface for connecting said microcontroller to a computer, so that data read by said data processor from said memory card and said moving coordinate and/or said selection signal output from said coordinate output circuit could be sent from said data controller to said computer via said USB I/O interface, and that data stored in said computer could be accessed and sent to said data processor for recording or storing into said memory card.    
     
     
         2 . The mouse with data-transmission function as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said mouse has a rear upper cover that could be lifted open for insertion of said memory card into said card slot inside said mouse.  
     
     
         3 . The mouse with data-transmission function as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said mouse has a rear upper cover that is provided with an externally accessible slot corresponding to said card slot inside said mouse, so that said memory card could be directly inserted into said card slot via said externally accessible slot.